When the Trail Blazers first traded for Josh Hart, GM Joe Cronin called him a “keeper.” Saturday, Cronin backed up those words with action. In a move widely expected, the Trail Blazers guaranteed Hart for next season at $12.9 million, Aaron J. Fentress of the Oregonian confirms. As Fentress notes, Hart has a very interesting mutual option for the 2023-24 …
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2022 NBA Draft: Tracking the undrafted free agents originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington The 2022 NBA Draft is over. Fifty-eight players will now begin the next chapter in their respective professional careers. But not everyone had the pleasure of hearing their names called. With a finite amount of picks available, some intriguing prospects just couldn’t make the cut and …
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After the thrill of the NBA Draft settled, one former Razorback signed a free agent deal with an NBA franchise. Stanley Umude, who spent one season at Arkansas following a four-year career at South Dakota, has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Detroit Pistons. The deal means that Umude will receive a one-year, league-minimum salary that will count towards …
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Why Kerr defends decision to bench Draymond late in Finals Game 4 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The NBA Finals weren’t exactly a walk in the park for Draymond Green. He struggled on and off throughout the series and was on the receiving end of some pretty passionate heckling from Boston Celtics fans. Late in the fourth quarter of …
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Dionysis Aravantinos: Damian Lillard on InstagramSource: Twitter What’s the buzz on Twitter? StatMuse @statmuseStart. Bench. Cut.Seattle/OKC:— 27/7/4— 48/38/88%Golden State:— 26/7/5— 52/38/88%Brooklyn:— 29/7/6— 53/41/90%KD has always been elite. pic.twitter.com/Zf2jASEgd3 – 4:17 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayoDame.😯 pic.twitter.com/JZH7TLj8YD – 4:15 PM Sean Highkin @highkinWhoever made that Dame/KD photoshop was smart enough not to give him #7 and have him go back to 35. …
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The Houston Rockets made plenty of waves in Thursday’s 2022 NBA draft with the selections of Auburn forward Jabari Smith, LSU forward Tari Eason, and Kentucky guard TyTy Washington in the first round. The Smith selection came as a late surprise, since most mock drafts had projected him at No. 1 to Orlando. But when the Magic shocked the NBA …
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Curry coming off bench in playoffs draws Duncan comparisons originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steph Curry missed the final 12 games of the Warriors’ regular-season schedule due to a foot injury he suffered in Boston, putting his status for the early portion of the playoffs in doubt. It was in question even on the morning of April 16, when …
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As the interview process has gone on, the buzz around the Jazz coaching search is that they were looking at top young assistant coaches for the job, not automatically looking for someone who has already sat in the big chair. Call it the Ime Udoka effect — he had a very impressive first season at the helm. It may be …
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The UNC basketball program is targeting some big prospects for their 2024 class and five-star guard Paul McNeil is on their radar. While UNC has yet to offer the talented recruit out of Rockingham, North Carolina, they are showing a lot of interest in him early on. McNeil has a total of 10 offers in his recruitment so far including …
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Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman on Friday said draft pick Khalifa Diop will not be with the organization next season and will remain in the Spanish League. Diop, who was born in Senegal, was selected with the 39th pick on Thursday after playing last season with Gran Canaria in Spain. He was named the EuroCup Rising Star after averaging 6.5 …
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Report: Celtics’ Finals run impacted Bradley Beal as FA decision looms originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bradley Beal has been with Washington Wizards for his entire NBA career. But his loyalty might be tested this summer. Amid speculation that Beal is expected to decline his $36.4 million player option and enter unrestricted free agency on June 30, Audacy’s Quinton …
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247Sports Highly-coveted recruit Taylor Bowen committed to Florida State on CBS Sports HQ on Saturday. Bowen, a 6-foot-9, 195-pound power forward out of Wolfeboro (New Hampshire) Brewster Academy, chose the Seminoles from a group of finalists that included Duke, Iowa, LSU, Providence and Vermont. Bowen is considered a four-star prospect and is ranked the No. 31 overall prospect and the …
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If you were wondering why stashed Boston Celtics point guard Yam Madar is not making the trip to Las Vegas Summer League, it isn’t because he has given up on making it to the NBA. Taken by Boston 47th in the 2020 NBA draft before being stashed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel and then Partizan NIS in Serbia, Madar …
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Derby High School head coach Brandon Clark was gracious enough to take some time after Dylan Edwards committed to Kansas State to speak about his star pupil, his pride for his alma-mater and his thoughts and impressions of Chris Klieman and his staff. KSO: When did you find about Dylan Edwards’ decision? BRANDON CLARK: I just found out when everyone …
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Jae’Sean Tate will be back with the Houston Rockets. Which is not a surprise. Tate, a wing who started 77 games for Houston last season and averaged 11.8 points a game, had a team option on his contract for $1.8 million. That’s a steal, and the Rockets picked it up, reports Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Tate will now …
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Reuters Pressure mounts on S.Korea to reopen case of deported N.Korean fishermen South Korea’s ruling party members and rights activists are calling on the government to reopen a 2019 case of the repatriation of two North Korea fishermen, blaming the previous government of trying to curry favour with Pyongyang. President Yoon Suk-yeol, who took office in May, has been revisiting …
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Aaron J. Fentress: Source: Blazers fully guarantee Josh Hart’s contract that will pay him $12.9 million next season. Deadline was today. There is a mutual option for the following season. This was absolutely a no-brainer. #RipCitySource: Twitter @AaronJFentress What’s the buzz on Twitter? Josh Hart @joshhartSome of these young dude wild 😂 – 12:09 PM Josh Hart @joshhart⏳ – 10:20 …
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Why Steph ranks ahead of Kobe, behind Magic on Russillo’s list originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Now that the championship confetti has fallen in San Francisco and the Warriors’ championship has been properly celebrated, it’s time to talk about legacy. Steph Curry hauled in some serious hardware during Golden State’s playoff journey. He won the first Magic Johnson Western …
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Morey expects 19-year-old Springer to take ‘huge step’ in second season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers’ most recent draft pick on the roster is a teenager. With the team trading away the 23rd selection Thursday night in a deal for De’Anthony Melton, that player doesn’t come from the 2022 draft class. It’s Jaden Springer, who will turn …
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The dust finally settled after a disappointing end to a very good season for the Boston Celtics. The team’s head coach Ime Udoka got a chance to reflect on the Celtics’ 2021-22 campaign over the past week or so and was asked about it Friday. While “you’re proud of” the accomplishments and growth of the team, the Celtics coach noted …
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The Pacers selected Bennedict Mathurin No. 6 because the Arizona star might be the best shooter in the draft. He might be the most overconfident, as well. Check out this quote, via Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. “A lot of people say he’s great,” Mathurin said. “I want to see how great he is. I don’t think anybody is …
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The Philadelphia 76ers swung a deal on Thursday to bolster their bench when they acquired De’Anthony Melton from the Memphis Grizzlies, but that move isn’t going to be the one that pushes the Sixers over the top. Philadelphia needs more help for Joel Embiid and James Harden. They need somebody who can take over a game in the blink of …
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The Big Ten had a strong showing in Thursday’s NBA draft, with a total of nine selections. A number of top Big Ten players also were signed after the draft, headlined by an Illinois star and a playmaker from Rutgers. The total of nine Big Ten players who were drafted marks the most for any college conference in the 2022 …
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Steph reacts to Ionescu hitting iconic ‘night night’ celebration originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steph Curry’s “night night” celebration is catching fire around the basketball world. On Friday night, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu knocked down a late 3-point dagger to put the game away and secure a win over the Atlanta Dream. As she jogged back on defense, …
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